Ronaldo Villamer
About Ronaldo Villamer
Ronaldo Villamer serves as an AI Cip Plant Inspector at Applus+ in Karratha, Western Australia, where he reviews Non-Destructive Testing results to ensure compliance with AS3788 standards. He has extensive experience in asset integrity and reliability, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2002.
Work at Applus+
Ronaldo Villamer has been employed at Applus+ as an AI Cip Plant Inspector since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for reviewing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results and reports to ensure compliance with AS3788 standards. He facilitates NDT requests to support asset integrity assessments at the Karratha Gas Plant. His work includes performing Close Visual Inspections of piping systems and coordinating with Site Asset Integrity Engineers to implement frontline repair strategies for on-site defects.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Ronaldo Villamer worked at Oceaneering Asset Integrity as an Asset Integrity and Reliability Technician from 2016 to 2018. He also served as an NDT Technician at SGS from 2002 to 2008 and as an Asset Integrity and Reliability Technician at Bureau Veritas from 2008 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Process Engineer at Wistron from 1999 to 2002. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in asset integrity and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Ronaldo Villamer earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Technological Institute of the Philippines, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in asset integrity and Non-Destructive Testing. His expertise includes utilizing SAP/CDR for documenting and managing wall loss and temporary repairs in piping systems.
Specialization in Non-Destructive Testing
Ronaldo specializes in performing Close Visual Inspections of piping systems, particularly at the Woodside NWS - Karratha Gas Plant. His role involves facilitating NDT requests and ensuring that all testing complies with relevant standards. His coordination with Site Asset Integrity Engineers is crucial for implementing effective repair strategies for defects identified during inspections.